The Staff Pad is looking for an experienced Project
Superintendent to oversee multiple underground utility construction projects
across the DFW Metroplex. The ideal candidate will have a strong self-perform
background in water, sewer, and storm sewer installation, ensuring all work is
executed to high-quality standards. A New office is being built in Ponder, TX.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage crews,
schedules, subcontractors, and budgets while driving aggressive project
completion timelines. Candidates without direct underground utility experience
will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee
1-3 projects and manage 3-4 self-perform crews (depending on project size
& location)
- Plan daily,
weekly, and monthly tasks with crews to build projects efficiently
- Monitor
schedules and contract timelines to ensure on-time completion
- Manage
site logistics, move-in coordination, and job site safety
- Enforce
strict safety planning, execution, and accountability across all projects
- Handle
material procurement and ordering for projects
- Lead weekly
coordination meetings with project stakeholders
- Execute
quality control plans and ensure compliance with project specifications
- Manage
subcontractors, punch lists, and project closeout activities
- Track budgets,
labor costs, and material expenses
- Quickly
resolve job site disputes and unforeseen issues
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive
experience in underground utility construction (commercial & municipal
preferred)
- Ability
to self-perform water, sewer, and storm sewer installations without
extensive training
- Experience
managing multiple crews and multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong
background in scheduling, budgeting, and quality control
- Must
be fast-paced, flexible, and thrive in a lean, aggressive work environment
- Ability
to step in immediately and take full ownership of projects
- We
prefer:
- A mid-career
professional looking to elevate into a leadership role
- An experienced
senior superintendent who can step in and run projects on Day 1
- Not
a fit for:
- Superintendents
with only vertical GC experience
- Candidates
with bridges or unrelated DOT project backgrounds
- Supervisors
who have watched utility work but never performed it
Compensation & Benefits
- Truck Rent Allowance: $1,035/month
(non-taxable)
- Bonuses: $10K in the first year (based on company & individual performance)
- 401K: 50% match up to 6% of salary
- Health
Insurance: 75% company-paid for employees, spouse & up to 3 dependents
(additional children covered at no cost)
- Paid
Weekly: Every Friday
- Vacation: 2 weeks per year, increasing to
3 weeks after 8 years
- Fuel: 100% covered for in-town travel
- Equipment
Provided: Laptop, phone, iPad, and air card as needed